Legal Secretary / Administrator
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Position Overview & Specifications
LEGAL SECRETARY / ADMINISTRATOR
Monday to Friday flexible hours.
£22,000pa
Stony Stratford – Office Based
Our well-established client has an exciting opportunity for a secretarial role to support their Solicitors in a small and friendly firm based in Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes.
The Company
We provide a specialist service to the Road Haulage and Passenger Carrying Vehicle Service Providers in the field of Transport and Regulatory Law. As a Lexcel-accredited firm, we enjoy an unrivalled track-record and reputation in this specialist area.
Responsibilities
The role is to provide support to Solicitors in the practise.
Duties
Your duties will include:
- Greeting Client upon arrival and directing them to the meeting room / Assisting with the collation of paperwork
- Liaising with clients in order to confirm appointments/ obtain payment for services rendered /provide information.
- Preparing Invoices
- Sending Standard Client Care Letters
- Opening and Closing Client Files
- Preparing Expenses Claims
- Answering the telephone and directing phone calls
- Organising documents and paperwork and maintaining files
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for keeping office administration and operations running smoothly.
The Candidate
The successful applicant will have administrative experience and be interested in working in a busy legal practise.
Essential prerequisites include:
*Team player who enjoys working in an inclusive environment.
*Good Organisational and time keeping track record.
*Strong computer skills.
Package Details
This agile practice can offer flexible working terms, and a full participation career path.
The role can also offer progression to the right candidate who has an interest in a legal career.
Salary
- Full Time Role
- 40 hours per week
- £22,000pa
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Legal Secretary / Administrator roles across Browns Recruitment Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,000 - £22,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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